Overview

The 442-seat, state-of-the-art James L. Highlander Theater will offer you diverse experiences on a traditional proscenium stage. Our flexible, 100-seat Nickerson Black Box Theater will provide you with more intimate acting and technical challenges like you would experience in television and film.

Each summer you’ll have paid opportunities to company manage, direct, design or act in our touring children’s production. UCM Theatre and Dance invites you to join a diverse body of students and professional faculty while participating in a rigorous curriculum that will prepare you for graduate programs or a professional career.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre degree at the University of Central Missouri will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Communicate and collaborate effectively in the interactive and creative process of theatre.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the historical, cultural, and stylistic dimensions of theatre.

Demonstrate technical proficiency in the areas of acting, design and technology.

Form, communicate, and defend value judgments about quality and aesthetics in works of theatre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Script Analysis

Acting

Stage Movement

Stage Voice

Stagecraft

Design Fundamentals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

They recommend submitting your application 3-4 months in advance of the posted deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Warrensburg

Funding

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